Wedding Invitations - I Almost Forgot
You're engaged. You've found your gown. You know where your reception is. So what's next? Trust me on this; it's time to pick out your wedding invitations! My suggestion is that you do this VERY early. The reason being is that it is one of the things that can fly under the radar and you'll forget about it. And it can't be forgotten about because then you will have no guests to celebrate with you!
There are many beautiful wedding invitations to choose from. Some are very simple. Some are more elaborate. I've consulted on weddings that have spent thousands on wedding invitations and others that have printed them on their home computer themselves. Depending on the extravagance of your wedding and your theme, or if price is an issue, looking early is definitely in your best interest. Remember, satin lined envelopes and those cute little ribbons add hundreds of dollars to your budget.
Next step, what should the invitation say? There are so many versions of invites, that it would take me all day to name them. Just remember that you want it to sound like you and your future spouse. And sometimes you have to stray from the norm with the sentiment on the invitation. For example, when there is more than one parent or sets of parents or any other combination, that has to be worded properly. As a very general rule, the parents who are paying for the invitations (and usually a good portion of the wedding) are the ones that should be issuing the invitation. One way to accomplish both is:
Mr. and Mrs. John Doe
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Ms. Jane Jean Doe
to
Mr. Groom's Full Name
Son of Mrs. New Husband's Name (or) Son of Mr. and Mrs. New Husband's Name
and Mr. Groom's Father's Name (or) and Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Father's Name
The last line is where you can add whomever you choose. This is nice, clean and nobody gets offended or left out.
An invitation is a beautiful thing. It's very personal and should emulate what the wedding will be like and even the colors that the bride and groom may have chosen for their special day. Don't jump at the first thing you see. Set aside a few hours and browse through collections on the internet. There are many styles to choose from that will fit any budget. Just do it early. You want to send them out up to 10 weeks before the wedding date, especially if there will be out of town guests.
About the Author: Delora O'Brien is an expert in the area of wedding designs and products.
There are many beautiful wedding invitations to choose from. Some are very simple. Some are more elaborate. I've consulted on weddings that have spent thousands on wedding invitations and others that have printed them on their home computer themselves. Depending on the extravagance of your wedding and your theme, or if price is an issue, looking early is definitely in your best interest. Remember, satin lined envelopes and those cute little ribbons add hundreds of dollars to your budget.
Next step, what should the invitation say? There are so many versions of invites, that it would take me all day to name them. Just remember that you want it to sound like you and your future spouse. And sometimes you have to stray from the norm with the sentiment on the invitation. For example, when there is more than one parent or sets of parents or any other combination, that has to be worded properly. As a very general rule, the parents who are paying for the invitations (and usually a good portion of the wedding) are the ones that should be issuing the invitation. One way to accomplish both is:
Mr. and Mrs. John Doe
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Ms. Jane Jean Doe
to
Mr. Groom's Full Name
Son of Mrs. New Husband's Name (or) Son of Mr. and Mrs. New Husband's Name
and Mr. Groom's Father's Name (or) and Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Father's Name
The last line is where you can add whomever you choose. This is nice, clean and nobody gets offended or left out.
An invitation is a beautiful thing. It's very personal and should emulate what the wedding will be like and even the colors that the bride and groom may have chosen for their special day. Don't jump at the first thing you see. Set aside a few hours and browse through collections on the internet. There are many styles to choose from that will fit any budget. Just do it early. You want to send them out up to 10 weeks before the wedding date, especially if there will be out of town guests.
About the Author: Delora O'Brien is an expert in the area of wedding designs and products.
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